Young players fighting to prove themselves with Portland Timbers - oregonlive.com
The Portland Timbers have a slew of young player that will be vying to earn opportunities on the field this year. The Timbers currently have eight players age 23 or younger and 15 players age 25 or younger on their 27-player roster.
What the decision to nix Gutman loan from Celtic to Nashville reveals about MLS in 2019 – The Athletic ($)
The Gutman saga highlights some deep and unresolved issues that make MLS, as it grows into its third decade in existence, a fascinating league to follow.